Veterans

Foundations of Speech

Study of the fundamentals of verbal communication including public speaking, interpersonal communication, and small group interaction. Training in methods of obtaining and organizing materials and ideas for effective verbal communication.

Study of the fundamentals of verbal communication including public speaking, interpersonal communication, and small group interaction. Training in methods of obtaining and organizing materials and ideas for effective verbal communication. Each student will speak several times to an audience.

Study through practice of professional public speaking and advanced professional communication techniques. Topics covered include: audience analysis, techniques of persuasion, interview techniques, listening skills, presentation styles and techniques, effective audio and visual aids, and special problems of communicating technical information. Students deliver presentations in both live audience and media environments.